My island was now peopled, and i thought myself very rich in subjects; and it was a merry reflection, which i frequently made, how like a king i looked. first of all, the whole country was my own mere property, so that i had an undoubted right of dominion. secondly, my people were perfectly subjected; i was absolute lord and lawgiver.
which of the following statements is the best inference about this excerpt?

a. crusoe considers the island to now be a part of the british empire.

b. crusoe enjoys building a "nation" after having been alone for so long.

c. crusoe believes that he appears like a king to his subjects.

d. crusoe considers the island to be his own property that he can rule.